CVE-2026-52490
Libtiff Arbitrary Code Execution
Description
An issue in libtiff 85f2ac8e0b01cb7db2bbecf4a3b891bdbef67938 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the process_command_opts() function in tools/tiffcrop.c
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 24, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 24, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-52490
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update libtiff to the latest secure version.
- Apply security patches from the vendor.
- Recompile affected applications with the updated library.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-52490.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/okyfh/122c2d72e991a78c8af80a3af3be8671 | |
| https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/work_items/846 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-52490 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-52490
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-52490 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n/a', 'product': 'n/a', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'n/a'}]}] Added Description An issue in libtiff 85f2ac8e0b01cb7db2bbecf4a3b891bdbef67938 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the process_command_opts() function in tools/tiffcrop.c Added Reference https://gist.github.com/okyfh/122c2d72e991a78c8af80a3af3be8671 Added Reference https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/work_items/846